Project Engineer (Mechanical) at Proterra, Inc. in Greenville, South Carolina

Job Description:

Position Overview

This position will provide comprehensive engineering support to Proterra’s Mechanical Engineering Manager and other site leadership team members. This position will have the opportunity to demonstrate strong engineering rigor while providing immediate value add for customer projects.

About the Role – You will:

• Design portions of engineering solutions for mechanical and electrical systems based on customer requirements, established engineering & quality principles and in accordance with developmental technology practices and guidelines.


• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external cross-functional teams on engineering design and development.


• Collaborate and communicate with management, other internal groups, customers and vendors regarding design status, project progress, requirement clarification and issue resolution.


• Assist manufacturing and quality in root cause analysis and issue resolution.


• Use CAD to create parts, assemblies and drawings.


• Develop validation plans for new and existing designs.


• Support design, sourcing, prototype, texting and manufacturing activities.


• Create and release ECO’s according to established project milestones and targets.


• Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of factors; Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and builds productive internal/external working relationships.  


• Other duties as assigned by management.
  
   

 About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the Engineering team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us do great things for our company.


• We strive to provide the highest level service and support to our clients each and every day.


• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.


• We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!


• This position will be part of the Engineering team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations.


• You will report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and collaborate with other Engineering team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, CA and Greenville, SC.

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.


• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.


• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.


• Team player who understands and demonstrates by example the importance of working well with others both internal and external to the organization.

• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.


• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize.


• Works with moderate instructions on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.


• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.

Your Experience Includes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience


• 2+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering field


• Proficient with 3D CAD software, Catia V6 is preferred.


• Ability to provide analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to design moderate-complexity mechanical and electrical parts and systems and associate production tooling, manufacturing and quality processes


• Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels.


• Ability to use 3D CAD software as an engineering design tool


• Familiar with GD&T principles

Travel: 0 - 10%

Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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